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you look awesome, thanks for the pics! I go for a consult next week <eek!>

I was certainly depressed at 265lbs...and at 225lbs. I was over weight since grade school, and picked on mercilessly. Am I depressed now? Nope. Do I deal with ups and downs? Absolutely - but it's very different. I think of it as the saying, that winning the lottery and being a millionaire won't solve all one's problems. But it would sure make my life a lot easier and I'd love to give it a try I think losing the weight took care of my depression in the same way. I was absolutely miserable being so overweight. That's gone now. For me, the weight really was the overwhelming reason - nothing a pill was going to fix.

I had the sleeve, but I did develop acid re-flux immediately after surgery. I had to change PPI's, and add zantac at bedtime. Work with your Dr. and I'm sure you'll work out a fix. Something as seemingly benign as Crystal Light can cause it - for me at least. Good luck!

I'm not sure it's so easy to figure out why. Seems to me to be driven by the management of each company. My company is self funded, and has been for as long as I can recall and I've been here 15 years. They've never had any coverage related to weight loss (no reimbursement for weight watchers, gym membership, etc, nor WLS). Each year the plan has covered less, and the cost has either gone up, or co-pays/deductibles increased. Two years ago they removed the HMO option and now only offer a high deductible plan, with bio-metric screenings. My state, however, covers WLS under Mass Health. I am fortunate that my husband's company offers an excellent plan with the coverage I needed. But I think those days are numbered.

I got mine the end of June. I use it every day. Absolutely love it! I mainly use the fitness app for tracking my steps and my exercises (running, biking, etc) - it nicely works with MFP :-) My Fitbit was on its way out, so it was a sweet upgrade.

I would suggest some Milk of Magnesia. Usually works within an hour for me. 7 days is too long for sure. Are you adding anything like Miralax to your diet?

I'm running in to the same thing. I've been running more and hitting the gym more. Also have adding resistance training at home every day. You'd think my weight would take a nose dive. Nope! I do get hungry again by 8pm. That's not exactly helping either. But like everyone's said, just need to relax and let your body adjust.

I did. I had less than 100lbs to lose. Took about 11 months. It's really up to you. Follow your plan and it will happen. Everyone is different, so you can't compare your progress to others. You've found a great place for support too. But work your sleeve and you'll get there :-)

Love mine!

All good suggestions! FYI, Benefibre can be constipating if you don't up your Water intake. If you're uncomfortable, Milk of Magnesia can give you relief in an hour, and it's safe.

Thanks! Stay with it :-) It's worth every bit of what you'll be going through. Good luck !

Hi. Yes, I still get at least 80 grams of protein a day. It's pretty easy since I center my meals and Snacks around protein. I'm gluten free, so there's really no room for much "junk". I always make myself a Protein shake for Breakfast. I enjoy them and it keeps my mornings simple and they travel with me. I like Click decaf mocha. I add extra things to it (spinach, ground flax, chia, benefibre) etc). I have chicken, tuna, and some veggies or if I'm lazy (unprepared) a Premier shake at lunch. Usually a Greek yogurt for a snack. And a good dinner. Sometimes a Quest bar in there too.

Thanks. And absolutely!

Well, I've survived a year, lol. What an amazing journey it's been. I've learned so much. The support on the board is great. I'm on here every day reading what going on. Chiming in if I can. Thank you to all of the vets. You rock. To summarize my highest weight I ever saw (around 2004) was 265. I was 224 when I started my WL program and just under 200 the day of surgery. (In the attached photo I think I was around 225). I reached my goal weight of 138 three weeks ago. I am now 135. I imagine I'll stop losing soon. I get 80-100 grams of Protein a day. I exercise 4-5 days a week. (Walking, biking, resistance). I also golf, and swim, amongst other things. I enjoy running, but my knees don't. So I'm working on it. I'm 52 and feel like I'm 20. This is the best thing I've done besides marry my husband of 30 years and have our amazing son. ???? They've been my biggest supporters. My major health issues have resolved. No more metformin. Normal A1C. Down side is loose skin (yes, I am pursuing plastic surgery). Also developed acid reflux. That's a trade I can handle. I wonder if I had it all along. My butt and boobs are gone...MIA. One will get fixed...you can guess, lol. My words to live by...life is short, so get your butt out there and LIVE it. Really SHOW those that you love that you love them. That includes yourself.

I had a recent vacation. I found that although I had a few things that I usually don't have (like a small scoop of ice cream every day) I came back a couple of pounds lighter. I was WAY more active than I would have been 90 lbs ago. I'd like to say ice cream = weight loss, but um, no, lol. I say don't sweat it. Enjoy.

congrats! That's my surgaversary, It's a lucky date - you'll do great!

I thought I knew about nutrition, even though I may have chose to ignore it at times. I think part of the problem is that over the course of my life, the goal posts kept moving (eat this, not that..don't you know that's not good for you any more?). I've said a number of times now to folks, it's taken me 51 years to learn how to eat right. Thank heaven for my sleeve ...and the nutrional guidance I've gotten. I "get it" now.

I didn't give it any real thought pre-surgery...like ooooh just wait until I'm skinny!! But I have to say, yes, people/strangers DO treat you differently. I know there are many discussions on here as the the "why" of it. But I've experienced it many times now.

So happy you are still here <insert big hug here>

5'5" Wt. 137 Jeans size 4 Tops usually a medium.

You should be proud of you!! That is awesome. All of that hard work - you deserve it. So happy for you!

Thanks for this CowgirlJane. I'll definitely check it out. However I'm going to wait to make any changes to any supplements at the moment. I should be doing my one year blood draws shortly. I want to see how they come back. (I had a physical in March and my levels were normal then). If still ok, then something like this is certainly worth a try.

The lack of libido was certainly an issue (for quite some time) prior to surgery. It's, um...back

watching this, I'm the same way...

it's 90+ and humid outside...I think I'm heading out for a walk. A year ago I would have melted in to a puddle. Now I think it's a great way to defrost! I have more fleece blankets/throws around the house then ever... I'll take that insulation over what I had before! :-)